
Cheap Homes for Rent in Merrill, WI from $600 (9 Rentals)
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719 S 3rd Ave

7665 Marquardt Ln

5-525 N 1st Ave
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213217 WI-97

4903 Aspen St

600 N Steven Ave

505 E 7th St
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205 E 4th St
Merrill, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Merrill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merrill 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,304 | $650 | $2,600 |
Merrill 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,458 | $1,195 | $2,200 |
Merrill 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,445 | $1,295 | $1,595 |
Merrill 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,675 | $1,675 | $1,675 |
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Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $618. Wausau Columns Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrill apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace | Riverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $618 |
Wausau Columns Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Ross Avenue Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, WI and Nearby
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Upper Model at Webster Street Estates in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper Model at Bos Creek Estates starting at $1,069 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Webster Street Estates | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Upper | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Bos Creek Estates | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Whispering Pines | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
Sherman Oaks | 2x1-900 1 car garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Trolley Quarter Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Ross Avenue Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
2402 E 6th St, Unit 2402 E 6th St #6 | 2402 E 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Wausau Columns Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill
What type of rentals are currently available in Merrill?
There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Merrill, WI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,399. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merrill ranging from $650 to $2,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merrill?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merrill ranges from $650 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,343.
Expert Rental Resources
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